Philips DVP3142, DVP3144/12 user manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help.

Problem

Solution

No power.

Remote control does not work.

No picture.

The picture is distorted or black & white during playback.

No sound.

Disc does not play.

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed.

Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD player to switch on the system.

Make sure the AC outlet has power.

Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the DVD player (not towards TV).

Remove any obstacles between DVD player and the remote control.

Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

Check the polarities of the batteries are as indicated on the remote control (± signs).

Switch on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for the DVD player. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press the channel down button on your TV’s remote control until you see the TV programme.

Check the video connection between the DVD player and the TV.

The disc does not match with the TV colour system standard (PAL/NTSC).

The disc is dirty, clean the disc.

Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

To deactivate progressive scan function manually;

1)Turn off your TV progressive scan mode (or set to interlaced mode)

2)Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the DVD player disc tray.

3)Press the alphanumeric keypad ‘1’ for few seconds.

Check the audio connections, the red and white jacks are connected correctly.

Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment you connected to the DVD player.

Insert the disc with the label facing up.

Wrong region code.

Wrong disc type. Read chapter “Playback from Disc - Playable discs” for details.

Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the disc or replace a new one.

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.

Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio.

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Contents Need help fast? 01-43dvp31423144eng2.indd 2007-01-30 51133 PM Index Nederlands Deutsch Español Français EnglishGeneral Information EnglishPictures shown maybe different between countries For Customer UseLanguage Code Contents DVD Menu Options OthersSetup Care and Safety InformationCleaning discs Accessories supplied Region codesRemote Two AAAConnecting to television Using Scart socketsUsing Composite Video sockets Cvbs ConnectionsUsing Component Video sockets YPbPr Using an accessory RF modulator Connecting the power cord When no disc is loaded, pressOptional connections TipProduct Overview Front and Rear PanelsRemote Control Prev íPLAY/PAUSE Next ëUsing the remote control to operate the system Getting StartedInserting Batteries Finding your viewing channelTo deactivate Progressive Scan manually Before you startDVD background screen appears To reset to default TV colour system Selecting the matching colour systemPAL NtscLanguages Audio, Subtitle and DVD menuOn-screen display OSD language Playable discs Playback from DiscSupported formats Playback Features Pausing playbackStarting disc playback Basic playback controls Selecting title/chapter/trackOperations for video playback Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play modeRepeating a section within a chapter/track Viewing the disc playback information Time SearchAngle English Title/Chapter/Track selectionSpecial DVD Features Special VCD and Svcd FeaturePlaying a DivX disc Playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/ Kodak/Fuji Picture CDGeneral Operation Load a discEnglish Playback selection Press PLAY/PAUSE urepeatedly to pause/resume playbackFor MP3/WMA Zoom picture JpegUsing the Language setup menu Setting the DivX subtitle fontDVD Menu Options OSD LanguageUsing the Video setup menu Setting the Aspect RatioView Mode TV System Video OutEnglish Smart Picture VividCool PersonalUsing the Audio setup menu Digital OutputAll PCMNight Mode Down Sampling English Using the Rating setup menu Rating level settingsKid Safe PG RChanging the Password Use S T to select a rating level and press OK to confirmMenu will appear Restoring to the original settingsYes DivX registration code Software upgrade Power supply must not be interrupted during upgradePress numeric keypad ‘966’ on the remote control OthersTroubleshooting Problem SolutionEnglish Specifications Video PerformanceGlossary
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